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New Agent Start-up Costs for Washington State Realtors
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Courses:
Online Ed - $159 or RockWell Institute - $335 (there are many others)
Washington State License Exam - $138.25
Washington State License - $146.25
MLS Dues - Bi-annual dues - $180 … (0 comments)
New Agent Action Plan
Wow!!! My first day on the job!
What makes a good Real Estate Agent?
What has your Broker done for you lately??
I started thinking about this question when a new realtor asked me to go into more detail about that aspect, and I didn't know the answer, so I figured I'd put it to you, the experts. This new agent assumed that of course it makes sense for brokers to have the … (2 comments)
Pay it forward --- if a seasoned agent guided you along in your early days as a realtor, then you should help mentor the newer ones, too.
I cannot believe that we have almost worked our way to the last three months of the year once again. The kids are back in school, the weather is cooling off and before you know it, it will be the holiday season.
WELCOME TO REAL ESTATE 
I met a new agent today, full of hope and promise. Another agent asked her why she decided to sell real estate? She replied that she loves meeting new people and always wanted to try her hand at selling homes. She also needed a little extra money for her household.
New agent coming into the real estate industry thinking they can make 100k in their first year dropped out in the next 6 months. I notice that new comers think its easy and easy money. Some new agent I noticed do their full time job and practice real estate on part … (7 comments)
New agent coming into the real estate industry thinking they can make 100k in their first year dropped out in the next 6 months. I notice that new comers think its easy and easy money. Some new agent I noticed do their full time job and practice real estate on part … (5 comments)
Welcome to the world of Real Estate..my words of advice are..
Please forgive me, new agents, but I've just got to get this off my chest. I don't mean any offense to you directly. After all, it wasn't that long ago I was one of you. My real complaint tonight is not so much with you as it is with those who … (10 comments)
I have an easy get started system that I have developed over the last 6 years. My marketing coach suggested that I offer it to other agents. I have checklists, buyer interview worksheets, homebuyer seminar setup information and templates, and more!
I am fortunate in that I get to Coach a number of my agents with weekly accountability sessions. One of the ladies that I coach is brand new in the business and is doing everything that we suggest. She's been in the business less than 90 days and at our company … (3 comments)
First of all, let's talk licencing training. In most states, it is just adequate at best. Much too easy to become an agent when you consider the risk that we take on for our clients. Also, that there is not some added criteria if you want to sell commercial, land or … (6 comments)
I have always enjoyed interviewing agents who are interested in working at our firm. I know things have changed a great deal since I first interviewed several decades ago. I suppose you could say the broker is also being interviewed by the agent....and that's ok by me because I feel our organization … (7 comments)
Like so many of us who tune into the national news and here about all of the doom and gloom that encompasses the nation, it's no wonder anti-depressants are on the rise just like foreclosures are! So I decided to go against the grain and become a beacon of light, a … (0 comments)
Calling all new agents! Check out our new group on Acitve Rain! This new group is for new or newer agents who want to network and get to know other agents! Please join or if you know a newer agent please tell them about it. As we all know networking is … (2 comments)
Sorry no prizes.
I have spent most of my time for the past 10 years working on the real estate market and learning about what will make the most money for my clients. I have learned skills on staging properties, listing at the right price and other very important things that will help sell … (1 comments)
I was just remembering something my RE instructor told me in one of the many classes I took with him so I thought I would share it. He said something to the effect of: " Real estate is not about the money. Never look at it as about making money. Do … (7 comments)
Just last week I wanted get out of the office for a while but I knew that I had a consultation meeting with a neweragent, so I decided that we would do our class and conduct an open house at the same time. With no preparation but 1/2 hour of finding, … (8 comments)
I would like to share with everyone a great place to educate and inform consumers about todays real estate market. It is free to join! Just click on this link to see if this is a place for you http://www.ehow.com/make-money-online.aspx?tcid=jun08_ref322. 
My associates and I are building a brokerage in San Francisco. We have all worked for others and feel that we can do better. Ego sure, but we really mean to try. We envision a boutique size of 15 to 20 agents that can specalize in any aspect of real estate … (7 comments)
I just finished doing a day and a half of board orientation for my local association of REALTORS®, West
After over 20 years as a pastor, I resigned my last church and moved into another career in real estate. Studying had always been a strong point of mine, so getting my license was a challenge that I was able to handle without too much difficulty. I remember walking out of the testing location with … (3 comments)
Many agents continue to enter the real estate business. One of our owners, Tom Stravecky in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida told me a few months ago that he appreciated new agents in the business more than ever. They watch the news, know it is not as easy as it once was, and … (18 comments)
This is my second time using a response to someone else's (Ken Tracy's) Blog as my own post.
Classic Realty is a new home expert company. How is that? Both Brent and Trey have rich backgrounds in new home construction , having personally participated in the supervision and construction of hundreds of new homes in the Bryan-College Station, Texas area. They understand how complex and stressful the process of … (0 comments)
Colorado Real Estate Advisors is one of Colorado's only real estate advisory firms and one of Colorado's fastest growing real estate brokerages. We are in search of new and/or experienced real estate agents. We have training for all levels, including a 3 week intensive licensing course. All of our agents / … (0 comments)
There's nothing like a party to kick off a Grand Opening.
I am seeking a broker who has the patience in guiding new agents! If you are a broker who need new agents, and have the patience, and work in several areas of the industry (residential, leasing, new homes, commercial, etc.) I would like to speak with you! … (3 comments)
Every time I turn around I see a new agent working on Top producer, A lead generating system they bought, or whatever the experts told them the needed to buy to be successful. Then they spend most of the day in front of the computer putting cold leads into the confusing labyrinth … (8 comments)
Dear Agents,
Here we go again. A year recently began (about three months ago by my calculations) and we are watching a brand new group of rookie agents tossing their hats in the collective real estate ring, all with hopes of prosperity and success. I wish them all great wealth and happiness, but … (4 comments)
Who's First.... Real Living Is 
So many agents ask me what designations are good and waht classes should they take, and I wanted to give some advice. Our local community college, Columbus State Community College (www.cscc.edu) has a great real estate program and actually offers an associates degree in real estate.
I just started a group for young agents! http://activerain.com/groups/youngagents
I was schmoozing with a friendly agent during a preview yesterday. We got to talking about how many properties you have to show a buyer to get a sale. The answers are obviously all over the map, but we were in about the same ballpark of ten to fifteen properties for … (0 comments)
I was wondering, who mentors new agents? Some agents wont do it because they feel it takes too much time and effort, or they new agents may learn all their secrets. Personally, I think it i something great to do for new agents. I know that if when I started, if … (10 comments)
Now that the market has slowed down in some areas, I thought it would be helpful to pass on the name of a book that I picked up a few years ago. It's called 21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me. The author is Frank Cook and it is … (2 comments)
I had an opportunity last week to really understand WHY my brokerage is Keller Williams.
First a disclaimer - this is just poking fun at something that causes all of us mortal realtors out their pain and frustration at some point in our careers (hopefully not too often)
Final Chapter for this series anyway. More thoughts and ideas coming soon.
Starting to see more activity in the lower end of the markets I work. I am findng the investors are stepping in. I dont know if that means we are at the bottom, but I know that means smart people are finding value for longer term holds! Hey think about this, … (1 comments)
I just learned about activerain yesterday during a conference call with my broker. What a wonderful and interesting resource for anyone involved in the real estate profession. So not only is this my first time on this website, this is my very first effort at blogging. Please be kind. 
My friend Loretta has three statutes of integrity she runs her business by : I LISTEN, I CARE, I DELIVER.
So this is the book I'm currently digesting...very helpful so far, I think. Good, concrete actions to take, concerning building a client base and marketing, are detailed in a very understandable way. I'm not completely convinced, however, that communicating that often with past and potential clients won't annoy them--does anyone have … (5 comments)
Just starting in Real Estate, need a website, need technology .... I just returned to Real Estate from a stint in Mainline Business (software creation, hosting and implementations) .... I have a budget but I am also so frugal I don't spend without a lot of pain and agony. I have … (6 comments)
I am doing a training class for newer agents in my office this evening and have not yet prepared an outline for tonights class! There are many many reasons for this, mainly because I have been busier than ever this month with 3 sales already, oh yeah that's right, I also … (12 comments)
As a principal broker, agents getting into the business have started asking me "Is now even a good time to get in the market? I heard the market is was bad."
I have seen many posts on AR and other internet sites about new agents and their inability to service their clients. Hoorays are sung and blogged about when these agents drop out of the business. New agents seem to be just as popular as used car salesmen.
Recently, we were telling new agents the 3 most important things they should have to succeed in the business were:
Recently, my computer guy recommended getting a tablet PC to be my go everywhere computer. Great, I said, where do I get one and how much does it cost? Then I looked into exactly what I would be getting into, and started talking to my computer engineer hubby about what it … (8 comments)
If you're like me I need to be able to crunch numbers with a lot of my Buyers, yes I do want them to go to a financing provider before making an offer but you know it doesn't always happen. So, to give them a good feel for what "the numbers … (2 comments)
HELLO FOLKS! GETTING CLOSER TO "OFFICIAL LAUNCH" OF THIS INCREDIBLE BROKERAGE CONNECT REALTY... SO I'M HEADED OFF TO HOUSTON FOR ANOTHER INFO GATHERING UPDATE FROM THE PRINCIPALS. 
Extremely busy WPB office that is #1 in the West Palm Beach and surrounding areas. Earn Immediate Income and weekly draw, No experience needed but must have Real Estate License. We will train you to work with renters and buyers and listings and get contracts. For more Information on this exciting … (1 comments)
So you are a brand new real estate agent. You got your license, you got your cape, you signed up with the broker of your choice, and you hit the street.
I was wondering if there are any good website success stories out there. I know that my website has paid for itself many many times over. I wonder if some of you like me have found the best clients and even some great friends via there website. I want to share … (0 comments)
New Agents: Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, full of enthusiasm and ready to take on the market, but naive as all get out
When I first became an agent, I learned how to develop my sphere of influence through networking, sending post cards and pop by's. I had an agent training me in the Buffini System. Just some things that I learned on my own. 
JCKC Realty is now looking to hire real estate professionals whether you are new to the business or a top producer. We are confident you will like what you get with our new office and our tailored packages. Everyone will get the most and everyone will be a winner. We are … (2 comments)
I learned a hard lesson when I first started off in the Real Estate business. This specific company offered you a website and an e-mail address. At first I thought, this is awesome! I worked on this website, sent out emails consistently to clients, customers and prospects, really built this site … (14 comments)
Simple..everyone does! I have told my agents for years that as a newly licensed Realtor, everyone wants your money. 
We have all heard it before "My _______(fill in the blank brother, sister, mother, friend) just got their license and they are representing me....) but are they really.
I know that this is a fast paced business, and it can be very hard, if not impossible, to preview all of the homes on the market in our area, but I like to make sure I've at least done a quick tour before bring a buyer through.
Starting out in real estate can be a daunting adventure even for the most fearless new agent. Many get into real estate without a clue on how they are going to get started in the business. How do I make decisions on which office is best for me? What am I … (2 comments)
I was invited tonight to join a group of Filipino people to watch the Pacquiao vs Barreras boxing. It was very nice to see the excitement among these people over their idol Pacquiao who has been a great boxer and have won a lot of fights with great performance. Tonight was the last … (4 comments)
Being involved in a real estate school, I have the opportunity to see the correlation between the number of persons who want to become real estate agents and the business itself. Over the past year, there have been fewer students taking the pre-licensing classes that are prerequisite to taking the state … (0 comments)
The one thing that is for sure in this business is what comes around goes around. You never know when you might be working a deal in the future with other agents or even from your own office so you got to be careful not to step on anyone's toes.
Hello Active Rain!Someone near and dear to me has gotten a license but will teach for the remainder of the school year. This great individual hopes that when next summer rolls around, conditions will be ripe to go full time into real estate without starving. That means starting now, part time. … (8 comments)
Enough picking on people, lets leard the leson of the week, Fill up the frame with the home.
My newest listing had a request for a showing recently. It was to be the next afternoon (Sunday). At seven PM Saturday my doorbell rang. It was a lady who just bought a house six doors down. She told me that the appointment on my listing for the next day is … (5 comments)